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DATA SHEET
Pyrogel® XT FLEXIBLE INDUSTRIAL INSULATION FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS Pyrogel® XT is a high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting. Silica aerogels possess the lowest thermal conductivity of any known solid. Pyrogel® XT achieves this industry-leading thermal performance in a flexible, environmentally safe, and easy-to-use product. Ideal for insulating piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment, Pyrogel® XT is an essential material for those seeking the ultimate in thermal efficiency.
Physical Properties Thicknesses*
0.20 in (5 mm)
0.40 in (10 mm)
Material Form
60 in (1,500 mm) wide x 260 ft (80 m) long rolls
60 in (1,500 mm) wide x 155 ft (47 m) long rolls
Max. Use Temp.
1200°F (650°C)
Color
Beige
*
Density
11 lb/ft3 (0.18 g/cc)
Hydrophobic
Yes
*
Nominal Values
*
Advantages
Thermal Conductivity†
Superior Thermal Performance Up to five times better thermal performance than competing insulation products
ASTM C 177 Results
Physically Robust Soft and flexible but with excellent springback, Pyrogel® XT recovers its thermal performance even after compression events as high as 100 psi Shipping and Warehousing Savings Reduced material volume, high packing density, and low scrap rates can reduce logistics costs by a factor of five or more compared to rigid, pre-formed insulations Simplified Inventory Unlike rigid pre-forms such as pipe cover or board, the same Pyrogel® XT blanket can be kitted to fit any shape or design
400
600
800
1000
0.60
90 80
0.50
70 60
0.40
50 0.30
40 30
0.20
20
0.10 0
10 0
100
200
300
400
Thermal Conductivity, k (mW/m-K)
Less Time and Labor to Install Easily cut and conformed to complex shapes, tight curvatures, and spaces with restricted access
Temperature (°F) 200
Thermal Conductivity, k (BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F)
Reduced Thickness and Profile Equal thermal resistance at a fraction of the thickness
0 600
500
Temperature (°C)
Hydrophobic Yet Breathable Pyrogel® XT repels liquid water but allows vapor to pass through, helping to prevent corrosion under insulation
Mean Temp.
k
Environmentally Safe Landfill disposable, shot-free, with no respirable fiber content
°C
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
°F
32
212
392
572
752
932
1112
mW/m-K BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F
20
23
28
35
46
64
89
0.14
0.16
0.19
0.24
0.32
0.44
0.62
Thermal conductivity measurements taken at a compressive load of 2 psi.
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Pyrogel® XT Thicknesses Required for Personnel Protection*
Pyrogel® XT Thickness (mm) vs. Process Temperature and Nominal Pipe Size NPS in (mm)
100°C (210°F)
150°C (300°F)
200°C (390°F)
250°C (480°F)
300°C (570°F)
350°C (660°F)
400°C (750°F)
450°C (840°F)
500°C (930°F)
550°C (1020°F)
600°C (1110°F)
650°C (1200°F)
5
5
10
10
15
15
20
20
25
30
40
5
5
5
10
10
15
15
20
25
30
35
45
1 (25)
5
5
10
10
15
15
20
25
30
35
40
50
1.5 (40)
5
5
10
10
15
20
20
25
30
40
45
55
2 (50)
5
5
10
15
15
20
25
30
35
40
50
60
3 (80)
5
10
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
50
60
70
4 (100)
5
10
10
15
20
25
30
35
45
55
65
75
6 (150)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
45
50
60
75
85
8 (200)
5
10
15
20
25
30
40
45
55
70
80
95
10 (250)
5
10
15
20
25
35
40
50
60
75
85
105
12 (300)
5
10
15
20
30
35
45
55
65
75
90
110
14 (350)
5
10
15
25
30
35
45
55
65
80
95
110
16 (400)
5
10
15
25
30
40
45
55
70
80
100
115
18 (450)
5
10
20
25
30
40
50
60
70
85
100
120
20 (500)
5
10
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
90
105
125
24 (600)
5
15
20
25
35
40
50
65
75
90
110
130
28 (700)
5
15
20
25
35
45
55
65
80
95
115
135
30 (750)
5
15
20
25
35
45
55
65
80
95
115
140
36 (900)
5
15
20
30
35
45
55
70
85
100
120
145
48 (1200)
10
15
20
30
40
50
60
75
90
105
130
150
Flat
10
15
20
35
45
50
65
80
100
125
150
175
Design conditions: Ambient temperature = 86°F (30°C) Wind speed = 2.2 mph (1 m/s) Surface emissivity = 0.15 Max. touch temp = 140°F (60°C)
*These data are provided as an example only. Actual performance should be determined using the parameters relevant to the particular application. Please contact Aspen Aerogels® for technical assistance.
5 mm and/or 10 mm product
5
5 mm product
0.5 (15) 0.75 (20)
Specification Compliance and Performance Characteristics
Test Procedure
Property
Results
ASTM C 1728, Type III, Grade 1A
Standard Specification for Flexible Aerogel Insulation
Complies
ASTM C 165
Compressive Strength
Stress at 10% strain = 14.8 psi (102 kPa) Stress at 25% strain = 26.6 psi (183 kPa)
ASTM C 356
Linear Shrinkage Under Soaking Heat
< 1.3% @ 1200°F (650°C)
ASTM C 411
Hot Surface Performance
Passed
ASTM C 447
Estimation of Maximum Use Temperature
1200°F (650°C)
ASTM C 592-04
Heat and Vibration Aging
-0.19% mass change after 6 hr vibration
ASTM C 795
Insulation for Use Over Austenitic Stainless Steel
Passed
ASTM C 1101
Classifying the Flexibility of Mineral Fiber Blankets
Class: Resilient Flexible
ASTM C 1104
Water Vapor Sorption
2.25% (by weight)
ASTM C 1338
Fungal Resistance of Insulation Materials
Passed
ASTM C 1511
Liquid Water Retention After Submersion
<6% (by weight)
ASTM E 84
Surface Burning Characteristics
Flame Spread Index = 0 Smoke Developed Index = 0
ASTM E 1354
Cone Calorimetry
No ignition at 50 kW/m2
BS EN 13501-1: 2007
Reaction to Fire Performance
Passed Euroclass A2
ISO 1182:1990
Non-Combustibility
Meets criteria outlined in ISO 1182:1990
(Section 11.11, Modified)
Pyrogel® XT can be cut using conventional cutting tools including scissors, tin snips, and razor knives. The material can be dusty, and it is recommended gloves, safety glasses, and dust mask be worn when handling matierial. See MSDS for complete health and safety information.
Information presented herein is typical and representative of material performance. Any and all warranties, either expressed of implied, are disclaimed. All products or materials supplied, including any recommendations or suggestions must be evaluated by the user to determine applicability and suitability for a particular use. Values should not be used directly for specification purposes. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. does not assume any liability for use or misuse of any products produced or supplied. This information replaces all previous information. As a result of the constant development of our products, we reserve the right to make alterations to this information without notice.
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